1. Devolution and Infrastructure Opportunities
Chris Jackson
Civil Engineering Contractors Association

2. Road to Devolution

4. The Northern Powerhouse
One economy, £290bn GVA, 15 million residents...
Our shared aim is for economic growth in the North to be at least as high as the rest of the country, to complement and act as a balance to the economic weight of London.
Looking forward to the next 20 years and beyond, transport is a fundamental part of achieving these goals.

7. Sub-National Transport Bodies

8. Transport for the North
TfN is developing a portfolio of strategic prioritised transport investment opportunities to support economic growth at both a national and local level. To allow this to happen, our new approach is for the North to take a lead in prioritising and planning transformative transport interventions, right across and beyond the North to:
Transform connectivity
Improve journey times
Improve capacity and resilience
Simplify the user experience.

10. Energy: Mining
Fracking – Cuadrilla, Lancashire
Cumbria Coal Mining
York Potash
Energy: Transmission and Storage
Morecambe Bay Tunnel
Humber Gas Tunnel
Gas Storage Caverns

11. Meg-Projects (and others) -Can we deliver?
CECA members deliver 80% of the country’s infrastructure
It’s not only about the big stuff that grabs the headlines
Through our engagement we will support and keep up the profile
We can be a channel to get the message to industry

12. What we are doing Pipeline research – initially across the North
CECA procurement review. Launched on 29 November 2016
Innovation Report – highlighted at National Conference
We offer advice and support on procurement, contracts, skills and resources.
Engagement with clients to get to know what they want

14. CECA’s Pipeline Project
A project map for contractors setting out the infrastructure pipeline to 2017
The North of England set to be one of the busiest regions in the UK for infrastructure
CECA’s members need easy access to information in order to take advantage of opportunities

15. Methodology Meticulous desk based research
Creation of a mapped work bank
Increase understanding of project delivery
Work in progress that will be updated

16. Opportunities in every sector: large and small
National Infrastructure Pipeline
Aviation
Ports
Local authorities
Defence
National park authorities
Energy
Combined authorities
Environmental
Road
Broadband
Rail

17. Procurement Report 8 key areas of concern leading to unnecessary cost
Information requirements disproportionate to bid value
Lack of client engagement during process
Too many bidders
Poor tender documents
Frameworks: a) That deliver less than forecasted revenue;
b) with secondary competition(s)
Poor management of the procurement process
Quality of feedback post tender
Lack of checking and enforcement of undertakings made by contractors in tender submissions

18. Procurement Report
Clear recommendations on each of the 8 areas of concern
Provides scope for open dialogue with our customers
Should lead to greater collaboration between client and contractor
Potential for procurement efficiency savings and reduced costs

19. Meeting the Challenge of Mega-Projects
Meaningful, genuine collaboration
Open approach to innovation
Efficient procurement processes
A robust and supported supply chain
Clear pipeline of opportunities
Realistic programme ambitions
…and not forgetting the need for skilled resources

20. Devolution and Infrastructure Opportunities
Thank you